A Las Vegas Marine says his wife was detained by ICE during a USCIS interview. The family says a long‑standing removal order caught them by surprise.

Early voting in Denton County runs Feb. 17–27 with varied hours and 55 early voting centers ahead of the March 3 primary.

The Justice Department has opened a civil-rights investigation into Lincoln Memorial University after allegations that Jewish medical students were prevented from finishing exams.

A new bill, SB26-097, would decriminalize consensual adult sex work statewide and replace the word “prostitution” with “commercial sexual activity.” The measure is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Ohio State President Carter discussed the integration of AI within education at the Columbus Business First Power Breakfast, announcing a plan to hire 100 AI-focused faculty and enhance AI fluency at the university.

A House committee advanced H.B. 302 on Friday, a bill that would limit municipalities to a single official flag in certain public places and could affect Salt Lake City's three new banners.

Attorney General Chris Carr sent a letter reminding Georgia lawmakers and lobbyists that bribery and extortion are felonies and outlining how to report suspected corruption. The guidance arrives as the legislative and campaign seasons overlap.

Oklahoma's House Civil Judiciary Committee has passed a bill to improve workers' compensation for first responders following stress-induced medical events.

A Tennessee bill would limit most local property‑tax increases and require voter approval for larger hikes, citing last year’s reappraisals as a catalyst. The measure is now in early committee.

Deputy Nolan Rowe has joined the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and is set to work in Road Patrol, with a criminal justice degree and recent training completion.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns against romance scams on Valentine's Day, advising public caution to prevent financial and emotional exploitation.

A proposed Tennessee constitutional amendment would let judges deny bail for certain violent crimes on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; supporters cite accountability and critics warn of vagueness.

BuckeyeThon at The Ohio State University raised $872,919.13 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital and continues planning for future events, aiming to foster long-term philanthropy among students.